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MICHI-NO-EKIRoadside Stations Japan

Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 28, 2025

Overview

This privacy policy describes how Michi-no-Eki ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Search queries: When you search for roadside stations
  • Location preferences: Selected prefectures or regions
  • Language preferences: Your selected interface language (English/Japanese)

Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data: Pages visited, features used, and time spent on the site
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, and device type
  • Analytics: We use web analytics to understand how visitors use our site

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Personalize your experience
  • Analyze usage patterns and trends
  • Maintain and optimize our website
  • Respond to your inquiries and support requests

Data Storage and Security

  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information
  • Your data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary
  • We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties

Cookies

Our website uses cookies to:

  • Remember your language preference
  • Analyze site traffic and usage
  • Improve user experience

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of your data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Opt-out of certain data collection

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for:

  • Web hosting
  • Analytics
  • Maps and location services

These services have their own privacy policies and practices.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please contact us at:

Compliance

This privacy policy is designed to comply with:

  • Japan's Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI)
  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU visitors
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents